Symmes Elementary School

6280 Watson Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Symmes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Symmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Symmes Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Symmes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Symmes Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1178 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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55%
48%
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57%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Symmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
36%
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Black
18%
21%
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White
40%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Symmes Elementary School's ranking?
Symmes Elementary School is ranked #1178 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Symmes Elementary School often compared to?
Symmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
443 students attend Symmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Symmes Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Symmes Elementary School offer ?
Symmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Symmes Elementary School part of?
Symmes Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
LAST DAY OF ELP
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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